breathing
/ˈbriːðɪŋ/
noun
- The process of taking air into and out of the lungs.
- Yoga classes often focus on controlled breathing.
- The doctor listened to her breathing with a stethoscope.
- Deep breathing can help you relax before a test.
- A single act of inhaling and exhaling.
- Each breathing brings fresh oxygen into your body.
- The swimmer held his breathing for almost a minute.
- He took a slow, steady breathing before answering.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used for breathing.
- The patient needs a breathing tube to help with airflow.
- Breathing exercises are part of the therapy.
- She wore a breathing mask in the smoky room.